Wines/Varietals
There are many classifications of wine styles that people with different basic tastes like. Although there are always exceptions to the rules, I like to divide most wines into the following seven major categories.
White Wines Light and Refreshing
Ths category will find people regularly drinking Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc. They like many acidic white wines such as Chenin Blanc, Albariño and Pinot Blanc as well as most dry rose wines.
White Wines fuller-bodied
The classic full-bodied white wine lover will typically drink an oaked Chardonnay or rarely a warm climate Viognier if they don't care for oak flavors.
Red Wines Light and Fruity
Most Pinot Noir enthusiasts also have a palatefor more acidic wines and usually lighter-bodied young reds with good fruit flavors and relatively low tannins. Beaujolais, Barbera, young Merlots and Cabernet Franc will please this group.
Red Wines Hefty and Big
Cabernet Sauvignon, Red Boreaux, Barolo and Brunellos please this group along with some hefty red Zinfandels, occasional Petite Sirah, Syrahs and Malbecs.
Residual Sweetness Wines Lusicous
The White Zinfandel drinker or the regular German Riesling consumer typify this group.
Sparkling Wines Bubbly and Crisp
On special occasions who would not like good Champagnes, Cavas and Proseccos. But for some, this is their reguilar wine of choice.
Fortified Wines Sweet and Plush
Though often reserved more for the winter season, Ports, Sherries, Madeiras and Marsalas tickle the fancy of these wine meditators.
Do you have to belong to only one of these groups? Of course not. Many of us fall into two or more groups for our main preferences, but the true wine lover and food epicurean learns to appreciate good examples of wines from all of these categories.
More about Grape Varietals and their flavors.
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